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Giving Thanks at the Molecular Level

Often, it’s gratitude that motivates us to make ripples (or make a difference) in the world. Sometimes this is expressed as a “pay it forward” concept: being grateful for someone’s help and offering assistance to another as repayment.

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NWA Spay and Neuter Services

If your dogs or cats live outside, tend to wander, or are feral cats, the best way to continue loving and feeding them without contributing to ecosystem imbalance, euthanasia of offspring, and increased rabies and other diseases transmissible to and from wildlife and humans is to have pets spayed or neutered and vaccinated.

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Stay Safe During Hunting Seasons

Outdoor sports like hunting can be an important part of conservation, although arguing that hunting is necessary to reduce out-of-control animal populations is a bit misleading.

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The American Pikachu

The American Pika and their cute, rounded shape and electrifying personalities are not altogether unlike the famous Pikachu from the popular Pokémon games and television series.

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Fantastic Beasts of Northwest Arkansas

It’s often said that we fear what we do not understand. Learning about some of our fanged friends and native neighbors can help assuage our fears when confronted with one.

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Going Green, Even After Death

We often talk about green living, but seldom mention green dying.

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All About Chipmunks

Chipmunks are inquisitive little animals known for their unique high-pitched singing abilities…no wait, not those Chipmunks.

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Why You Should Walk More

One of my favorite fictional heroines is Jessica Fletcher, protagonist in the mystery series and TV show “Murder She Wrote.”

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Pizza Box Recycling Myth

Although pizza boxes are great for carrying hot pizzas to our doorstep, they aren’t so great for the recycling center. That’s right: used pizza boxes are not necessarily recyclable.

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Natural History of Pumpkins

It’s officially autumn, and time for celebrations involving our largest native fruit, the pumpkin.